The Twin Towers 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s (Full Evolution)

The entire evolution of the original World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan.
This is the biggest project that I have worked on.
I've also updated this version because there were some things that bothered me in the original one, so I hope you all like it.

I do not own anything in this video, including music and images. All images belong to their rightful owners.

Inspiration for this video was made possible by Marc Yatasube! I love his work, so please check out his YouTube channel!

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[SomeRandomDude]

I've done some research on this, and apparently this photo at 16:42 was taken at 8:30 on September 11th, 2001, only 16 minutes before the attack, which is mind blowing.

[kansasstatealerting]

These buildings were absolutely impressive. It’s really heartbreaking to know that they were destroyed along with around 3, 000 people dying that day. Big respect to all of the firefighters and police officers that tried to help. May all of those people rest happily now.

[ameliawilder]

I'm Canadian, and the Twin Towers were probably one of the most beautiful towers in NY. They were simple in design, yet they were captivating because of their size. Seeing this video of the progression of their building to now was amazing and devastating. It is strange to love something that is just a building. I personally don't like the new world trade center and I have always wanted to visit the Twin Towers.

When people think of NY, they usually think of the Statue of Liberty, the yellow cabs, or the Empire State Building. To me, the Twin Towers will always be the symbol of the State, and I can't explain why.

The CN Tower was also built in the 70s. Two (or three if counting the Twin Towers as two) very well-known structures were being built at that time.

Seeing the Twin Towers in older films and shows haunt me, and also bring sadness. Sometimes I pause the scene and stare at them. The amount of life loss from the events of 9/11 is forever engraved in all the minds in the world. Nearly everyone knows of the incident. These towers - although now long gone, still stand tall in memory. I only hope America one day becomes the country that soldiers fought for. I really hope the States can learn to love and stand united with peace and humility instead of guns and hate.

One of the first things I'd do if I could go back in time is to see the Twin Towers. They are majestic!

Rest easy to all the victims and their loved ones who have to live with the pain forever. Hopefully, we will never have to see anything close to another 9/11.

[andrew_editz_yt]

Why is nobody talking about how good Rhythm of The Rain is? It’s literally the perfect song for the 60’s

[bwiblies]

That waffling construction is a haunting image now

[warmsignal]

"Forever" is actually a brilliant choice of song given the limited time that was left by the 2000s.

[Mittenscat]

“hit me baby one more time” is the worst choice possible

[StefanVeenstra]

There's something about the inaccessibility of the past that makes these buildings special.
Same for the people who cannot be heard anymore, when you become of working age it isn't hard to believe any one of them could have been a co-worker, friend or even a faithful other. You realize what they had and lost in that moment...

Every single one of them is still with us, we may not have known them in person, perhaps only their name and a face, that's already their significance edged in ourselves.
And the towers themselves too, even people born decades after will remember these were once reality, carrying the hopes and dreams of so many, the meaningfulness becomes profound when we cannot visit them anymore.

[GregHeffleyPlays]

16:43 its very hard to believe this image was taken at 8:30AM on 9/11. It looked like it was gonna be another good day but 16 minutes later, it all came crashing down.

[FerminGonzalezOfficial]

I just love to imagine myself to be in the 1980s to 1990s. Living in Brooklyn and have friends and family travel to World Trade Center for Mall Shopping with iconic songs on the speakers. It’s just so amazing how it is to live in that year.

[hera]

From 1931 to 1973, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the World. The Twin Towers surpassed the Empire State as tallest when they finished construction. The Sears Tower would then replace the Twins whenever it was constructed. America pushed the skyscraper revolution that we now see all over the World. It pushed people to build incredible buildings.

[esparpala]

"Hit me baby one more time" 💀

[noahnorman]

16:42: This photo was actually taken on 9/11, 16 minutes before the first plane hit.

[EXDVOXIFYFN]

I just love the “We Built This City” song, just too good ❤

[christianthecameraguy]

i feel like we should have just built the towers the same, just plane proof.

Edit: Its not a joke I'm being serious....

[DaThreeStuffies]

0:00 1960’s🗺️
2:25 1970’s🏗️
5:49 1980’s🏬
10:21 1990’s🌇
13:50 2000’s🗽
16:46 september 11 attacks😢

[LYRICZGOOD.]

17:04 doesn’t even look like New York anymore

[brettfrost]

The 1st song fits perfectly with all the photos of NY with the towers being built

[JossPeura]

Great video! Even better, with The Jacksons in it. You’ve got great taste in music!

[darkyboode]

It’s quite sad that the engineers put so much effort and dedication into constructing these towers only for all their hard work to collapse 3 decades later.